Buttonwood Park Zoo
- 425 Hawthorn Street
- New Bedford, MA 02740
- 508-991-6178
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Buttonwood Park Zoo, the most visited attraction in Bristol County
Buttonwood Park Zoo is your nature connection! Come visit one of the finest small zoos in the United States and encounter animals from home and around the world. Take a journey through the "Berkshires to the Sea" exhibits to meet black bears, mountain lions, river otters, bald eagles, and seals. Cross… click for more details
Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum
- 1000 South Rodney French Boulevard
- New Bedford, MA 02744
- 508-994-3938
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Located on the southern tip of the city in Fort Taber Park and operated by the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Historical Association, Inc., the museum preserves and interprets New Bedford’s long and rich military history. Walk through the museum and you will see artifacts from every major American War, the evolution of Clark's Point to Fort Rodman, as well as photos… click for more details
Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Park
- South Rodney French Boulevard
- New Bedford, MA 02744
A 50-acre waterfront park providing over a mile of ocean frontage located on scenic Clark’s Point, which projects into Buzzards Bay. The park incorporates historical landmarks, offers a variety of amenities and opportunities for both passive and active recreation. The centerpiece of the park is the historic Fort Rodman, built between 1857 and 1871 as part of the nation’s sea… click for more details
Ready to embark on a whale of a good time? Discover this one-of-a-kind collection of sites, stories, and adventures curated by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. The Massachusetts Whale Trail links nearly 40 museums, attractions, whale watching excursions, historic sites, and tours dedicated to our special connection with these beloved creatures of the deep. Explore locations in Southeastern… click for more details
New Bedford Fire Museum
- 51 Bedford Street
- New Bedford, MA 02740
- 508-992-2162
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The Museum REOPENS July 5th. Closed through winter each year on September 5th.*
The New Bedford Fire Museum is a unique place dedicated to the presentation of the development of urban firefighting technology, equipment, and organizations. A preserved collection of antique equipment and memorabilia is on display at the Fire Museum at Old Station No.4 just outside the Historical District. Old… click for more details
New Bedford Harbor Tours
- 52 Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 3
- New Bedford, MA 02740
- 508-951-0645
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Embark on a tour of the historic port of New Bedford, the nations #1 Commercial Fishing Port for 2 consecutive decades! Board "The Acushnet" on Pier 3 and bask in the aromas of The Whale's Tail, Mirasol's Cafe Express, and The Black Whale- all excellent places to quench your thirst and satisfy your appetite before or after your tour.
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New Bedford Whaling Museum
- 18 Johnny Cake Hill
- New Bedford, MA 02740
- 508-997-0046
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The Museum is the largest museum in America devoted to the history of the American whaling industry and its greatest port, New Bedford. It houses the most extensive collection of art, artifacts, and manuscripts pertaining to American whaling in the age of sail - late 18th Century to the early 20th Century - when sailing ships dominated merchant trade and… click for more details
Painting at Splash
- 772 Purchase Street
- New Bedford, MA 02740
- 508-995-9095
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At Painting at Splash, you are the artist! Add some wine (BYOB) and you will surely tap into your creative side. With step-by-step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create your very own masterpiece with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! (Just a desire to have fun) click for more details
Richard C. Wheeler Bay Learning Center
- 114 Front Street
- New Bedford, MA 02740
- 508-999-6363
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Discover your Bay at the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s Richard C. Wheeler Bay Learning Center, a free environmental exploration center located in downtown New Bedford’s Historic District. The Bay Learning Center is your destination to learn about our local waters and how you can protect and enjoy them. click for more details
Seaport Art Walk
- Pier 3/Fisherman's Wharf
- New Bedford, MA 02740
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New Bedford's annual Seaport Art Walk was founded in 2013 by local artist Jessica Bregoli and was the city's first large format outdoor public art installation. Each summer local artists install sculptures and murals, strategically placed along New Bedford's working waterfront and Seaport Cultural District.
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The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
- 684 Purchase Street
- New Bedford, MA 02740
- 508-997-5664
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The Zeiterion Theater, the city's performing arts center, offers a full calendar of events and features a broad range of the highest caliber of national and international performing artists and programs set in a meticulously restored Vaudeville era theater. click for more details
Wonder Bowl
- 66 Hathaway Road
- 508-993-1746
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One of the largest bowling alleys in southeastern Massachusetts, Wonder Bowl features 40 lanes, full-service snack bar & grill and 200+ feet of luncheon counter overlooking the lanes. click for more details